It was like I was a kid wanting to play with the kid next door and he was having none of it.Brad Pickett questions the counter-attacking gameplan of Eddie WinelandDec 31, 2012

Nasri had a few of his lads behind him. I am sure he wouldn't have done it if he wasn't on the football pitch.Anthony Pilkington doubts Samir Nasri has the guts to challenge Sebastien Bassong away from the spotlightDec 31, 2012

It wouldn't bother me if I picked 15 Englishmen if I thought they were best equipped to beat AustraliaLions boss Warren Gatland offers an insight into his thinking ahead of next summer's tour Down UnderDec 30, 2012

We won't be letting him go. We need a Nani.Sir Alex Ferguson rules out a significant departure from the Manchester United daycare departmentDec 30, 2012

The club loves Theo, Theo loves the club and trust me reciprocal love is difficult to find.Arsene Wenger tries his hand at writing love song lyrics, while talking about Theo WalcottDec 30, 2012

We try to be really professional and then we have to deal with that. It's just not good enough. It has got to end, enough is enoughLeicester boss Richard Cockerill slams the performance of referee Andrew SmallDec 29, 2012

When I saw the draw I thought 'wow, it's really hard for my opponent' To say Raymond van Barneveld is confident going into the quarter-finals at the World Darts Championship doesn't quite do his state of mind justiceDec 28, 2012

The only person they have not spoken to is Barack Obama because he is busy.Sir Alex Ferguson feels his pitchside rant at referee Mike Dean has been blown out of proportionDec 28, 2012

The referee, he ate too much for Christmas. He was not in good form.Roberto Mancini fumes at referee Kevin Friend after Manchester City lost at SunderlandDec 27, 2012

You don’t need to be Einstein to tell them what went wrong at Chelsea.Paul Lambert is refusing to dwell on Aston Villa's 8-0 hammering at Stamford BridgeDec 26, 2012

It still scares me, I always think I will fall off even though I know the outcome.GB gymnast Louis Smith still has cold sweats when he watches back on his Olympic routineDec 24, 2012

If I had tried to hit him on the head deliberately, I would have missed!Ashley Williams attempts to use a lack of talent as a defence for kicking the ball at the head of Robin van PersieDec 24, 2012

Our defence was good last week until he chose to be an individualSale boss John Mitchell puts the boot into fly-half Danny Cipriani Dec 23, 2012

My daughter Lisa is making Christmas dinner, she's not the best cook in the world. I might lose a bit of weight and get a dodgy tummy.Phil Taylor reveals his plans for losing weight over ChristmasDec 23, 2012

It's not my job to be Santa Claus and hand out presents. He has to improve his defence. I'm being a father, in a way: taking the toy off him and seeing how important it is to him.
Sale director of rugby John Mitchell says he has no problem leaving Danny Cipriani out of his squadDec 23, 2012

I don't really want to see the owners have their pants taken down like they have in the past.Finally Harry Redknapp reveals the real reason he cancelled QPR's Christmas party. Dec 23, 2012

I drove past those One Hyde Park apartments the other day. I might have to win a grand slam to afford one.Motivation comes with a view over the Serpentine for British No. 1 Heather WatsonDec 22, 2012

Just this month I put the finishing touches to a fitness DVD and also an iPhone game.
David Haye uses his Evening Standard boxing column to discuss where his career in 2013 is heading. Dec 22, 2012

Barcelona want him? Maybe we’ll do a straight swap with Messi.QPR boss Harry Redknapp's negotiating skills will have to be at their sharpest if he is to get Lionel Messi in for Adel TaarabtDec 21, 2012

The QRU need only make some smart decisions and get rid of the deadwood to ensure the Reds are potent again on the field, and, when that happens, the overall health of Australian rugby will improve dramatically, Greg Growden writes